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From Performer to Teacher: The Journey of Mr. Andy Hawks

From Performer to Teacher: The Journey of Mr. Andy Hawks

Elea Roys, Fine Arts Editor January 16, 2026

For Cardinal Gibbons Orchestra director Andy Hawks, music is his greatest passion.  “Teaching is neat for me,” Hawks said. “I take what I’ve learned, and I get to share it with people and give...

More Than Just Cheering: What Really Goes Into Being a Green Army General

More Than Just Cheering: What Really Goes Into Being a Green Army General

Maxwell Corin, Sports Editor December 15, 2025

Ahead of the playoff football game against Hillside, the Gibbons Green Army account posted a flyer donning the words “Game Day” with a photo of a player in front of many different college logos. This...

Everything You Need to Know About the Orchestra Program

Everything You Need to Know About the Orchestra Program

Elea Roys, Fine Arts Editor December 15, 2025

The orchestra, led by director Mr. Andy Hawks, has become one of Cardinal Gibbons’ fastest-growing programs. The String Orchestra is composed exclusively of bowed string instruments found in Western...

Inside Our School’s Robotics Team

Inside Our School’s Robotics Team

Sarah Stevens, Reporter December 15, 2025

Robotics is more than just building machines it’s about teamwork, creativity, and preparing students for the future. For the past 12 years, the team has been guided by Ms. Diane Rippolone, who believes...

Gibbons Fall Dance Concert: "In Our Element"

Gibbons Fall Dance Concert: “In Our Element”

Anna Callaway, Reporter December 15, 2025

Colorful costumes and the chatter of excited voices filled the theater as the overhead lights started to dim. The Gibbons Dance Concert was about to begin.  Gibbons Dance puts on two shows a year,...

No Esperes: Usa la Ayuda de Consejos Universitarias lo Antes Posible

No Esperes: Usa la Ayuda de Consejos Universitarias lo Antes Posible

Paloma Martin-Alos, Reporter December 15, 2025

Note: This is a translation of the original article by Lyla Foppiano. Cuando la mayoría de estudiantes piensan en ayuda con consejos universitarios que ofrece Gibbons solo piensan que lo van a necesitar...

Winter Break Health and Safety Tips from the School Nurse

Winter Break Health and Safety Tips from the School Nurse

Bella Moorefield, Reporter December 15, 2025

As students start to end the semester and head into a well-deserved winter break, our school nurse, Nurse Bachinski, shared some important reminders to help everyone stay healthy, safe and prepare for...

Gibbons Football To Play 'Final 4' Game on Thursday

Gibbons Football To Play ‘Final 4’ Game on Thursday

Creighton Mitchell, Reporter December 3, 2025

The Crusaders football team is now playing in the East regional final, which they will need a win to get to the state championship, against Clayton on Thursday.  Clayton has beat Southeast Raleigh,...

Flag Football, A Team With A Lot To Be Proud Of

Flag Football, A Team With A Lot To Be Proud Of

Emi Schweitzer, Reporter December 3, 2025

For many Cardinal Gibbons students, Thanksgiving Break began on Friday, Nov. 21. However, work was still to be done by the Gibbons women's flag football team: they had two games to play and a state championship...

Power of Service Trips: What Seniors Have to Say

Power of Service Trips: What Seniors Have to Say

Madison Ebersole, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2025

Each student at Cardinal Gibbons goes on a service trip with their advisory yearly. As an incoming freshman, the idea of having to spend a day with this small group of people can be a nerve-wracking thought,...

Vocations Week Brings Awareness to Gibbons Students

Vocations Week Brings Awareness to Gibbons Students

Emily Johnston, Reporter November 20, 2025

Vocations week is a week-long celebration of the Catholic Church, celebrated yearly. This week is dedicated to praying and promoting vocations, including the priesthood, consecrated life, sisterhood, and...

The New Self Checkout Kiosk In The Library Makes Getting Books Easier

The New Self Checkout Kiosk In The Library Makes Getting Books Easier

Paloma Martin-Alos, Reporter November 18, 2025

Since the middle of October, there has been a new addition to the Cardinal Gibbons library. Our librarian, Mr. Tripp Reade has taken it upon himself to program and set up a self-checkout book kiosk. It’s...

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